In today’s episode, I explore a simple but uncomfortable idea: people who can understand instructions quickly tend to survive easily in modern society. In workplaces, fast comprehension reduces friction, lowers training costs, and makes you appear reliable. As a result, you are less likely to be excluded or struggle financially. However, this ability is not the same as creativity. Many thinkers, artists, and innovators take time to process, question, and reconstruct ideas. Society rewards speed, but progress often comes from those who think slowly. This episode examines the gap between adaptation and creation, and why they should not be confused.

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